In Armenia, the industrial price index has increased significantly Monday, October 26 2026 15:57:39
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 ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index in January-September 2026 amounted to 108.8% (versus 103.1% in the same period of 2024). A significant increase in this indicator was observed against the background of an improvement in the annual dynamics of the industrial sector from a 5.7% decline to 5.8% growth, with a volume of 2.4 trillion drams ($6.4 billion). |
Monday, October 26 2026 13:28
ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth slowed to 6.9% per annum in January-September 2026 (from 7.6% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector has returned to growth, once again becoming one of the drivers of economic growth. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, this is accompanied by a reversal in the foreign trade trend from a significant decline to growth, primarily due to improved import dynamics. >>> |
Tuesday, October 13 2026 21:01
ArmInfo. Armenia's metallurgical industry significantly increased production volumes in January-August 2026, growing by 43.3% year-on-year (compared to a 7% decline a year ago). According to the RA Statistics Committee, this dynamic was largely driven by the transition from a downward trend in copper concentrate production, the dominant segment, to double-digit growth, as well as improved performance in other metallurgical products, with the exception of ferromolybdenum, which continues to decline. >>> |
Thursday, October 8 2026 16:12
ArmInfo. Armenia's trade sector slowed its annual growth from 3.9% to a nearly stagnant 0.7% in January-August 2026, while maintaining its leading share of GDP at 4.4 trillion drams ($11.8 billion). According to the RA Statistics Committee, in August alone, trade turnover in Armenia grew by 1.3% (almost the same as a year ago - 1.2%), amounting to 620.1 billion drams ($1.7 billion). >>> |
Thursday, October 8 2026 15:18
ArmInfo. In Armenia, freight traffic accelerated in January-August 2026 to 6.9% (from 1.1% a year earlier), reaching 11,357,400 tons. This is according to data from the RA Statistics Committee. >>> |
Thursday, October 8 2026 13:34
ArmInfo. In Armenia, from January to August 2026, the volumes of virtually all alcoholic beverages produced in the country increased, with the exception of vodka, liqueur, and whiskey. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee, according to which growth was also recorded in the production of soft drinks. >>> |
Thursday, October 8 2026 12:20
ArmInfo. In the industrial sector of Armenia, production volumes increased by 7.4% year-on-year in January-August 2026 (compared to a 7.8% decline a year ago), amounting to 2.1 trillion drams ($5.6 billion). In August alone, the industrial sector increased its volumes by 1.9% - to 277.4 billion drams ($759 million). This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee. >>> |
Thursday, October 8 2026 11:22
ArmInfo. In Armenia, 19,865 children were born in January-August 2026, which is 2.6% lower than the figure recorded a year earlier. The birth rate per 1,000 residents during the reporting period was 9.6 per mille, compared with 9.9 per mille a year earlier. >>> |
Wednesday, October 7 2026 15:37
ArmInfo. In January-August 2026, the share of the EU in Armenia's foreign trade increased to 19% (from 12.3% a year ago), while the EAEU's share decreased to 29% (from 36.1% a year ago). According to data from the RA Statistical Committee, foreign trade turnover with the EU accelerated in annual growth from 5.6% to 53.9%, exceeding $2.4 billion, while with the EAEU it slowed in decline from 49.9% to 17.2%, amounting to $3.85 billion. Moreover, among the EAEU countries, only Russia recorded a decline in volumes, while most EU countries chose to increase volumes. >>> |
Wednesday, October 7 2026 14:04
ArmInfo. Mineral raw materials account for the lion's share of Armenia's exports, accounting for 28%, while machinery and equipment are the dominant import item, accounting for 27%. The former has seen a sharp acceleration in growth, reaching significant rates, while the latter has moved from stagnation to high double-digit growth. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee for January-August 2026. >>> |
Tuesday, October 6 2026 14:38
ArmInfo. Net foreign investment in Armenia's economy increased threefold year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching $395 million (145.2 billion drams). Net foreign direct investment (FDI) increased significantly, reaching $309 million (113.5 billion drams). This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee. >>> |
Tuesday, October 6 2026 10:27
ArmInfo. The unemployment rate in Armenia decreased in the second quarter of 2026 from 13.7% to 13%, but on an annual basis, it increased from 12.3% in the same period of 2025. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee. >>> |
Monday, October 5 2026 18:59
ArmInfo. In September 2026, compared to September 2025, inflation in the Armenian consumer market was 4.3% (compared to 3.7% a year ago), driven primarily by rising food prices. >>> |
Friday, September 25 2026 15:12
ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index increased significantly in January-August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from 102.8% to 108.8%. This was observed against the backdrop of the annual dynamics of the industrial sector going from a 7.8% decline to 7.4% growth, with a volume of 2.1 trillion drams ($5.6 billion). This is evidenced by preliminary data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. A similar increase in the industrial price index was noted in August 2026 compared to August 2025 - from 105.1% to 108.9%. However, during this period, the industrial sector demonstrated a decline of 4.3%, compared to growth of 5.8% a year ago. >>> |
Friday, September 25 2026 13:51
ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.3% annually in January-August 2026 (from 7.1% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector, having managed to turn recession into growth, has recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade also turned from a double-digit decline into growth, supported mainly by an increase in imports and a partially slowing decline in exports. >>> |
Wednesday, September 23 2026 10:37
ArmInfo. The Ministry of Finance of Armenia has presented information on the execution of the country's state budget for January-August 2026. >>> |
Wednesday, September 16 2026 17:26
Arminfo. The poverty rate in Armenia at the end of 2025 will be lower than the 2024 figure. Minister of Labor and Well-Being Arsen Torosyan said this during the government question-and-answer session in Parliament, responding to questions from lawmakers. >>> |
Tuesday, September 15 2026 17:10
ArmInfo. In January-August 2026, Armenia was visited by 1.467 million tourists, 1.7% below the figure recorded a year earlier. >>> |
Tuesday, September 15 2026 15:58
ArmInfo. Natural gas imports to Armenia increased by 15.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 1 602 871.1 cu. m, while the customs value rose by 16.2% to $277.8 million. >>> |
Tuesday, September 15 2026 14:12
ArmInfo. Imports of petroleum products into Armenia in H1 2026 decreased by 34.8% year-on-year (compared to 9.2% growth a year earlier), amounting to 159.1 thousand tons. At the same time, the customs value decreased by 17.6% to $189.8 million. This is evidenced by data from the RA Customs Service. >>> |
Thursday, September 10 2026 10:31
ArmInfo. In the first half of 2026, Armenia accelerated the annual decline in gold exports from 82% to 85.1%, exporting 1.587 thousand kg. According to data from the Customs Service of the Republic of Armenia, the customs value decreased by 80% to $203.7 million. >>> |
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